Burrage, Henry S. (Henry Sweetser), 1837-1926

Henry S. Burrage was born in Fitchburg, Mass., in 1837. He attended Brown University and entered the Union Army a year after his graduation in 1861, eventually obtaining the rank of major. After the war, he attended Newton Theological Seminary, from which he graduated in 1867. In 1883 he also received a Doctor of Divinity from Brown. During his life, Rev. Burrage served as a trustee of Brown and Colby College, as state historian of Maine, as well as in many other capacities. He wrote and published extensively on the history of Maine, and was respected as an expert in the field. Rev. Burrage died in Kennebunkport, Me., in 1926 after an automobile accident.

From the description of Henry S. Burrage collection, 1850-1927. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 773757914

Henry S. Burrage was born 1837 Jan. 7 in Fitchburg, Mass., and died in 1926. He was the state historian of Maine, editor of the Portland-based Zion's Advocate, and a clergyman. He was also a Civil War soldier from Massachusetts.

From the description of Letter : Portland [Me.], to Mr. Higgins, 1890 Aug. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 49304010

State historian of Maine; b. in Fitchburg, Mass.; attended Brown University and entered the Union Army a year after his graduation in 1861, eventually obtaining the rank of Major. After the war, attended Newton Theological Seminary, graduating in 1867. In 1883 he also received a doctor of divinity at Brown. During his life, served as trustee of Brown and Colby College, and wrote and published extensively on the history of Maine. Died in Kennebunkport in 1926 after an automobile accident.

From the description of Henry S. Burrage collection, 1850-1927. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 699486991

Maine state historian; originally of Fitchburg, Mass., and later of Kennebunkport, Me.

From the description of Papers, 1861-1925. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70978801